Autographs

Souvenir signed typescript of her short story Hearts Come Home, 4to. 13 pages, originally published in a book of short stories of the same name, boldly signed at conclusion: "Pearl S. Buck", c. 1960's. Fine condition. American writer and novelist who was the recipient of both a Pulitzer Prize, and later a Nobel Prize in Literature.More

1960. 6 x 4-inch black-and-white head shot of Bunche dressed in a suit and tie -- no place, no date, circa 1960. Signed in the wide bottom margin: "With best wishes, Ralph Bunche." Double-matted in gray and white and set in a black frame measuring 10.25 x 8.25 inches. Fine condition. American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Israel and was involved in the formation of the United Nations.More

Lake Success, NY: 1950. 1 page, 9 x 6 inches, Lake Success, New York, September 28, 1950. In this letter, Bunche thanks the recipient for a letter of congratulations, in full: "Dear Irwin, I wish to thank you for the very kind sentiments expressed in your congratulatory message on the occasion of the award to me of the Nobel Peace Prize. I am deeply appreciative. Sincerely yours..." Float-mounted and matted in white beside a 9.75 x 7.5-inch photo of Bunche... More

New York: 1952. 1 page, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York, December 31, 1952. Written to Julius Schatz of the American Jewish Congress, declining an invitation, in full: "I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of December 26 extending to me an invitation to participate in the memorial meeting which the American Jewish Congress has arranged in commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto on April 12, 1953. It is with deep regret that... More

New York: 1945. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, New York City, April 24, 1945. Written on the eve of his leaving the Presidency of Columbia University after serving for 45 years. Marked "Personal" to Frederic R. Courdert, powerful international attorney and political power-broker, in full: "What you said so warmly yesterday at the meeting of the Trustees moved me greatly and I want you to know how profoundly I appreciated every word. Our life-long friendship has meant much to... More

1983. A 10 x 8-inch color photo of a smiling Carter with the American flag in the background. Inscribed on the bottom white margin: "Best Wishes to The George C. Thomas Junior High School on its 60th Anniversary, Jimmy Carter 2-83." No place, February 1983. Fine.More

London: 1936. 2 pages (front and back), 10 x 8 inches, Goring Hotel, S.W. London, January 3, 1936. Written to powerful New York attorney Frederic R. Coudert, this is the very letter that is cited and referred to in many texts and publications for its quote: "May You Live In Interesting Times." In October 1935, Benito Mussolini sent 400,000 Italian soldiers into Ethiopia and was able to overrun the country within a short time. Chamberlain, though in retirement, made several... More

Paris: 1889. Very rare A.L.S. with full signature, "Pierre Currie", 8vo., 1 page, Municipal School of Industrial Physics and Chemistry, Paris, in French, writing to his first love Isaure Bazille, the daughter of Professor Albert Bazille, who taught elementary and advanced mathematics to Pierre Currie at age fourteen, in part (translated): "...I will be at the train station at 3:50 PM unless some unpredictable event occurs ... if you want, we'll go boating on the Marne..." With embossed holograph envelope... More

1915. 2 pages on thick, beige paper, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, no place, July 22, no year, circa 1915. Written by the Nobel Prize-winning author, thanking a friend for having him to dinner, translated in part: "...Your compliments, my friend, give me great pleasure...I will not forget the gracious honor of having dined in the city with you..." Slightly chipped along the top edge of the second page; very good(-) condition.More

1967. Partly-printed correspondence reply postcard, 6" x 4", in German (translated), Absender: Prof. Otto Hahn, to fellow physicist and researcher E. v. a. C. Andrade, March 29th 1967, with printed message: "Your kind shipment of your [print] "Rujato-Carola". I have received it and express my most sincere thanks for it." In a holograph postscript Hahn further replies: "Your report about Heidelberg has interested me very much. I am happy to have it. With my best regards, your old colleague and... More

1971. Black-and-white head shot measuring 7 x 5 inches. Signed in full near the bottom. No place, no date, circa 1971. Near fine. German-born Canadian scientist and winner of the 1971 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.More

New York: 1947. 2 pages, legal folio, 13 x 8.5 inches -- an agreement dated June 19, 1947, whereby Sinclair Lewis agrees to assign the copyright to his book "Kingsblood Royal" to a Czechoslovakian publisher, with the stipulation that "said literary property must be translated into the Czech language and shall not be sold or distributed in blocked countries" (Communist regimes). In consideration for the licensing of his literary property, Lewis expects $100.00 to be paid upon signing the agreement... More

Exceptional signature on a 3.5" x 2.5" piece of paper: "G.C. Marshall", c. 1955. Boldly signed and beautifully centered making it a perfect item for framing. American General and Statesman who served as United States Secretary of State. In 1953 he was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.More

Berlin: 1917. Exceedingly rare Feldpost card "Lise Meitner", 3.5" x 5", Berlin Lichterfelde, Ziethen Str. 15, May 23rd 1917, in German (translated), to Lieutenant Otto Hahn, Inspectorate of Gas Regiments, Great Headquarters, German Feldpost #344, in full: "Thank you very much for your letter, which I plan to answer more detail in the coming days. Of course it would be even better if you could come personally. So far the results are not so clear that they can be easily... More

near Graz: 1918. A.L.S. "Lise Meitner", 3.5" x 5", Castle Alt Eggenberg, near Graz, August 17th 1918, to Lieutenant Otto Hahn, Berlin Dahlem, Bodenberg Str. 5, in full (translated): "Today I received your letter, which had crossed in the mail with mine, and which was forwarded to me here. Thank you for your detailed report. You have done everything splendidly I will write Liesch when I'm in Berlin, because I have no documentation here and can't answer his questions off-hand... More

Stockholm: 1960. T.L.S. 4to. 1 page, personal letterhead, Stockholm, June 2nd 1960, in German (translated), to Italian-American physicist Emilio Segre, who had recently been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, in full: "Many thanks for the pretty photo of our encounter at the Spanish exhibit in Stockholm. It will be a treasured remembrance for me, especially since I will be moving for good to Cambridge in England in the course of the coming weeks, i.e., for the rest of my... More

Weilheim: 1917. Rare A.L.S. "W.C. Rontgen", 8vo. 1 page, Weilheim, Upper Bavaria, September 13th 1917, a letter of sympathy to a colleague, in German (translated): "My dear, poor friend... I cannot being you any consolation! But I would like to send you a proof of the affection and devotion that my wife and I felt for the deceased. Unfortunately, I can't bring it in person at the moment, but I hope to be able to shake your hand in the... More

Egypt: 1974. Two rare and seldom seen official holiday greeting cards (unsigned), printed by the Egyptian government for official use by President Anwar Sadat. The first, from 1974-1975, measures 5.5 x 8 inches and depicts a Muslim-stained glass image and an embossed Egyptian Heraldic Eagle Coat of Arms on the cover. Mounted inside is a separate sheet that reads (in English and Arabic), "President Anwar El Sadat extends his best wishes for Christmas & New Year." Arguably the most desirable... More

1995. 3.75 x 6.5 inches, postmarked at the Tuskagee Institute on January 5, 1948, but likely signed sometime around 1995. The envelope features George Washington Carver and is signed: "God bless, Desmond Tutu." Previous owner's address label in lower right corner; otherwise very good condition.More

Amsterdam: 1915. Very scarce World War I A.L.S. on his personal correspondence card, with political content, 5.25" x 4", Amsterdam, November 15th 1915, in German (translated), to radical Dutch poet and writer Nico Van Suchtelen, in full: "In reply to your message and circular letter. I must inform you that I oppose to take a seat in the 'Committee of Propaganda and to co-sign the circular letter." *We are able to locate additional correspondence between Zeeman and Van Suchtelen in... More

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